HR Generalist

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

11d • $64,750 - $98,350 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director – HR, Enterprise Functions, the HR Generalist provides hands‑on, day‑to‑day HR support across the employee lifecycle. This role partners closely with leaders and associates to support recruiting efforts, onboarding and early‑tenure success, employee relations, and ongoing people operations.
The HR Generalist serves as a trusted first point of contact for general HR questions, leverages data and reporting to inform decisions, and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, employee‑focused solutions. This role specifically supports the Enterprise Functions of the Kohler organization and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑touch environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience preferred, including data entry, reporting, and workflow management.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM‑CP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Support
• Provide strong operational and consultative support for recruiting efforts, partnering with Talent Acquisition and business leaders throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Support candidate screening, interview logistics, feedback coordination, and offer processes.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to hiring managers, providing guidance on role requirements, interview readiness, and hiring best practices.
• Monitor recruiting progress, troubleshoot hiring challenges, and help drive timely decision‑making.
• Onboarding & New Hire Support
• Partner with leaders to deliver a positive, well‑coordinated onboarding experience for new hires.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for new employees during pre‑boarding and onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Support leaders with onboarding plans, early‑tenure check‑ins, and assimilation of new team members.
• Identify onboarding trends and recommend improvements to enhance retention and engagement.
• Employee Relations & Performance Support
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and general HR guidance.
• Support managers and associates through employee relations matters in partnership with the HR Business Partner.
• Assist with coaching conversations, performance documentation, and corrective actions as needed.
• Support termination processes, including exit interviews and trend analysis, to inform retention strategies.
• HR Operations & Talent Processes
• Provide guidance and support during cyclical HR processes such as talent calibration, succession planning, annual merit, and internal mobility.
• Respond to HR inquiries and transactional requests, ensuring accurate data entry and workflow execution in Workday.
• Serve as a resource for managers and associates on HR policies, practices, and processes.
• Data, Metrics & Reporting
• Generate and analyze HR reports and dashboards to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Leverage tools such as Visier and Workday to identify trends related to hiring, turnover, engagement, and employee experience.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leaders based on HR data and analytics.
• Employee Experience & Engagement
• Support employee experience initiatives including engagement surveys, stay interviews, and action planning.
• Partner with leaders to translate feedback into meaningful improvement actions.
• Help foster an inclusive, supportive, and high‑engagement work environment through proactive HR support.
• HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Support or lead HR projects of varying scope related to recruiting, onboarding, employee experience, and process improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve HR tools, templates, and workflows that enhance efficiency and consistency.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• The salary range for this position is $64,750 - $98,350.
• In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level